WW1 Trench Art Cigarette Holder in Silver Plated brass, 1910s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A so called trench art object in the shape of the silver-plated pencil or cigaret holder made from
Brass
$420Sale Price|30% Off
H 6.5 in W 4.14 in D 4.14 in
Task pad in rosewood w/ silver applications w/ the inscription: "Don't forget"
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Task pad in rosewood with silver applications with the inscription: "Do not forget
Silver
$256Sale Price|65% Off
H 5.12 in W 2.84 in D 2.84 in
Silver blotter with cutout handle and stone Art Nouveau base
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver blotter with cutout and relief on the handle, on a stone base in the Art
Silver
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Inkwell
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on bronze inkwell By Heintz
Bronze, Sterling Silver
Swedish silver-plated Seal Stamp in Art Nouveau
Located in Knivsta, SE
Swedish silver-plated Seal Stamp in Art Nouveau. Made by GAB, Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden during
Metal
$1,367
H 2.96 in W 1.19 in D 0.99 in
William Hornby - Patented Silver Seal Stamp - Retailed by Asprey in 1902
By Asprey International Limited, WILLIAM HORNBY, LONDON (1898-1913)
Located in London, London
handsome, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Seal Stamp, is a patented design where the seal to be used can
Sterling Silver
$5,051
H 3 in W 11 in D 8 in
The early Victorian silver Rococo Revival inkstand of General Charles Nepean
By Robinson, Edkins, & Aston
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The early Victorian silver Rococo Revival inkstand of General Charles Nepean, of rectangular form
Silver
$1,450
H 13 in W 9.5 in D 0.75 in
Royal Leather Presentation Portfolio with Watercolor and Silver Mounts
Located in San Francisco, CA
This elegant leather document holder, ornamented with a romantic inset watercolor, contains a formal presentation address written in a decorative 19th-century German script. The docu...
Metal
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Pen Tray
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on bronze pen tray, desk tray
Sterling Silver, Bronze
$534
H 0.99 in W 5.52 in D 2.76 in
Art Nouveau Silver-plated Metal And Glazed Ceramic Pen Tray – France, Circa 1900
Located in Bilzen, BE
Object description : "Art Nouveau Silver-plated Metal And Glazed Ceramic Pen Tray – France, Circa
Silver Plate
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Letter Rack
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on bronze desk letter holder
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Bookends
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on bronze bookends By
Sterling Silver, Bronze
$525Sale Price|30% Off
H 5.79 in W 3.15 in D 5.79 in
Wooden stamp box with silver applications on the casing and hinged lid
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Wooden stamp box with silver applications on the casing and on the hinged lid. Metal
Silver
$1,350 / set
H 2.48 in W 4.46 in D 1.32 in
Pair of Sing Fat Chinese Export Silver Dragon Placecard or Business Card Holders
By Sing Fat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique silver figural card holders. By Sing Fat, a highly regarded Chinese
Silver
$1,200
H 3.25 in Dm 1 in
German Art Nouveau Silver and Blue Hardstone Seal, circa 1900 with 'RE' initials
Located in Spencertown, NY
The blue and rust colored hardstone mounted en cage in silver inset with 4 oval moonstones and ‘RE
Silver
$10,990Sale Price|30% Off
H 3 in Dm 2 in
A Rare Austrian Art Nouveau Silver and Enamel Owl Seal by Georg Adam Scheid
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Charming and Rare Austrian Art Nouveau Silver and Enamel Owl Seal by Georg Adam Scheid. A rare and
Silver, Enamel
$395
H 0.75 in W 4 in D 6.38 in
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Notepad Holder With Pen Rest
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on bronze notepad holder with
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Pen Tray
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on bronze pen tray By Heintz
Sterling Silver, Bronze
$420Sale Price|30% Off
H 3.94 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
Silver tower-shaped pen holder resting on a base with four half-ball feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver tower-shaped pen holder resting on a base with four half-ball feet. Metal
Silver
$2,061 / set
H 10.44 in W 2.76 in D 9.45 in
Victorian Silver Plate Writing Slope In The Shape of a Book With Compartments
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Unusual Victorian Oak Desk Slope In The Shape of a Book With Internal Divisional Sections Complete
Silver Plate
$1,400
H 1 in W 3.25 in D 3.13 in
A Very Good & Large Art Deco Sterling Silver Stamp Box, Hallmarked London 1913
By WILLIAM HORNBY, LONDON (1898-1913)
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very handsome & substantial early 20th century Art Deco sterling silver stamp box. The case
Sterling Silver
$3,950
H 4.5 in W 1.18 in D 0.72 in
French 1798 Neo Classic Stamp Seal In 18Kt Gilded Silver Carved Bust Of Flora
Located in Miami, FL
French neo classic desk seal. Wonderful desk seal, created in France during the late 18th century
Gold, Silver
$9,800
H 12 in Dm 8.5 in
Pair French Silvered Bronze Lions Mask Plinths w/ Hand-Carved Rock Crystal Orbs
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Incredible French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Silvered Bronze Lions Mask Plinths with
Rock Crystal, Bronze
$825Sale Price / set|44% Off
H 3.5 in W 11.5 in D 7.12 in
Gilded Age Silver Plated and Crystal Writing Desk Set
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique silver-on-copper and crystal pen and ink desk set is composed a footed tray with two
Crystal, Silver Plate
$1,200
H 8.5 in W 3.5 in D 3 in
Sevres Style "Silvered" Rectangular Pink-Ground Box and Cover, Pen Tray
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Sevres style "Silvered" rectangular pink-ground box and cover, pen tray painted with pink and
Sèvres
$1,400 / set
H 10 in W 4 in D 0.5 in
Handsome Letter Opener, Magnifying Glass with Alligator Handles, Sterling Mounts
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome letter opener, magnifying glass with alligator handles, sterling mounts.
Silver, Stainless Steel
Paper Knife by Fabergè, Early 20th Century
By Fabergé
Located in Roma, IT
Paper knife with silver swan-shaped handle and precious stones by Fabergè. Original velvet box
Onyx, Silver
Antique Cow Horn Table Gong
Located in Ipswich, GB
horns with silver plated mounts standing on a quality circular oak base, complete with original beater.
Silver Plate
$1,800 / set
H 0.13 in W 8 in D 1 in
Set of Desk and Writing Instruments in Fitted Leather Box, 19th Century
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This lovely three-piece 19th century writing set consists of a pen with silver tip, letter opener
Agate, Silver
$10,000
H 4 in W 4.5 in D 1.63 in
Russian Lapis Lazuli, Silver-Gilt and Gem-Set Paper Weight Desk Clock
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent old desk clock is an antique collector's dream. The details on this desk clock are
Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal
$1,280Sale Price|55% Off
Boucheron Antique Miniature Oil Painting Set in a Silver Desk Frame Paris c 1870
By Boucheron
Located in Aspen, CO
Frederic Boucheron small ornate frame holding a fine miniature oil painting. Probably designed by Jules Debut, a major designer for Boucheron in the late 19th century. 1988. He des...
Silver
$3,850Sale Price|30% Off
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Silver inkwell with two tanks, bell, pen holder and set on three raised feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with two reservoirs, bell, pen holder and set on three raised feet
Silver
$4,200Sale Price|30% Off
H 7.88 in W 4.14 in D 4.14 in
Silver inkwell with rack, bell, two tanks, pen holder and set on four claw feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with rack, bell, two reservoirs, pen stand and resting on four claw
Silver
Set of inkwells with wooden base - calendar
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Set of inkwells with wooden base and silver applications - calendar with removable
Silver
$1,295 / set
H 1 in W 10 in D 2.5 in
Napoleon III French Leather Cased 3-Piece Sterling and Agate Desk -Writing Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Napoleon III French Leather-Cased 3-Piece Sterling and Agate Desk Writing Set, France, Circa 1870
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique Scottish Silver & Rams Horn Snuff Mulls Scotland 1909 / 1910
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Antique Scottish Silver Pair of Silver Mounted Ram's Horn Desk Set / Mess Hall
Sterling Silver
$17,180
H 6.5 in W 15 in D 19.5 in
Rare 19th Century "Yachting" Maritime Desk Set with Historic Monogram
Located in London, GB
A rare nautical desk set The lockable oak felt-lined case, embossed with the initials 'AL' of
Silver Plate, Metal
American Art Nouveau Paperclip with Long-Tressed Nymph
By Graff, Washbourne & Dunn
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau sterling silver paper clip. Made by Graff, Washbourne & Dunn in New York, ca 1900. Long
Sterling Silver
$1,895
H 15 in W 4 in D 1.02 in
Edwardian 1905 Handle Desk Magnifier Glass in Sterling Silver and Bamboo Wood
Located in Miami, FL
Desk magnifier glass from the Edwardian Period. Very beautiful and decorative piece, created
Silver, Sterling Silver
Whether you’ve carved out a space for a nifty home office or you prefer the morning commute, why not dress up your desk with antique and vintage desk accessories? To best tiptoe the line between desk efficiency and desk enjoyment, we suggest adding a touch of the past to your modern-day space.
Desks are a funny thing. Their basic premise has remained the same for quite literally centuries: a flat surface, oftentimes a drawer, and potentially a shelf or two. However, the contents that lay upon the desk? Well, the evolution has been drastic to say the least.
Thank the Victorians for the initial popularity of the paperweight. The Industrial Revolution offered the novel concept of leisure-time to Europeans, giving them more time to take part in the then crucial activity of letter writing. Decorative glass paperweight designs were all the rage, and during the mid-19th-century some of the most popular makers included the French companies of Baccarat, St. Louis and Clichy.
As paper was exceedingly expensive in the early to mid-19th-century, every effort was made to utilize a full sheet of it. Paper knives, which gave way to the modern letter opener, were helpful for cutting paper down to an appropriate size.
Books — those bound volumes of paper, you may recall — used to be common occurrences on desks of yore and where there were books there needed to be bookends. As a luxury item, bookend designs have run the gamut from incorporating ultra-luxurious materials (think marble and Murano glass) to being whimsical desk accompaniments (animal figurines were highly popular choices).
Though the inkwell’s extinction was ushered in by the advent of the ballpoint pen (itself quasi-obsolete at this point), there is still significant charm to be had from placing one of these bauble-like objets in a central spot on one’s desk. You may be surprised to discover the mood-boosting powers an antique — and purposefully empty — inkwell can provide.
The clamor for desk clocks arose as the Industrial Revolution transitioned labor from outdoors to indoors, and allowed for the mass-production of clock parts in factories. Naturally, elaborate designs soon followed and clocks could be found made by artisans and luxury houses like Cartier.
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The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.